Deidt

Deidt was a racing car constructor, founded by Emil Deidt.[1] Deidt chassis won the Indianapolis 500 in 1947 (Mauri Rose), 1948 (Mauri Rose) and 1949 (Bill Holland), with Offenhauser engines. Those 3 victories were the only major American open-wheel racing (AAA) wins for the manufacturer.[2] The 1947 and 1948 winning car, called "Blue Crown Special", had the particularity of being front-wheel driven.[1][3] Deidt cars competed in the FIA World Championship from 1950 to 1952, as the Indianapolis 500 was part of the championship during those years. The last participation in the Indy 500 for a Deidt chassis was in 1952, and the last qualifying attempt was in 1953.[4]

1947 and 1948 Indy 500 winning Deidt
1949 Indy 500 winning Deidt

World Championship (Indy 500) results
Season Driver Grid Classification Points Note Race Report
1950 Tony Bettenhausen 8 SHR 1 Wheel Bearing Report
1950 Bill Holland 10 2 6   Report
1950 Mauri Rose 3 3 4   Report
1951 Mack Hellings 23 Ret   Engine Report
1951 Mauri Rose 5 Ret   Accident Report
1951 Duane Carter 4 8     Report
1951 Tony Bettenhausen 9 Ret   Spun Off Report
1952 Tony Bettenhausen 30 Ret   Oil Pressure Report

References
  1. "8W - When? - 1948 Indy 500". 8w.forix.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  2. "Deidt". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  3. Fearnley, Paul (2020-02-11). "Front-wheel drive heroes, from Indy to the Ardennes". Motor Sport Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  4. "1953 International 500 Mile Sweepstakes". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
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